Can fancy goldfish live with white cloud minnows?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Fancy goldfish and white cloud minnows can share a tank, but watch one thing. A grown fancy goldfish may treat small white cloud minnows as food, especially at night.

Fancy goldfish65–74°F · pH 7–8

White cloud minnow60–72°F · pH 6–8

What to watch

Watch outA grown fancy goldfish may treat small white cloud minnows as food, especially at night.

What works

Both are fine at 65–72°F.
pH 7–8 suits both.

Water side by side

The green band is the temperature range both can live in.

The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

	Fancy goldfish	White cloud minnow
Temperature	65–74 °F	60–72 °F
pH	7–8	6–8
Adult size	6.0 in	1.5 in
Minimum tank	30 gal	10 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Peaceful
Swims at	All levels	Middle
Group	Alone or in pairs	Groups of 6+
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore

Better tank mates for fancy goldfish

All fancy goldfish tank mates

Better tank mates for white cloud minnows

All white cloud minnow tank mates

Questions

Can fancy goldfish live with white cloud minnows?

Yes, with care. Fancy goldfish and white cloud minnows can share a tank, but watch one thing. A grown fancy goldfish may treat small white cloud minnows as food, especially at night.

What temperature suits both fancy goldfish and white cloud minnows?

65–72 °F. Fancy goldfish need 65–74 °F, white cloud minnows need 60–72 °F.

What size tank do fancy goldfish and white cloud minnows need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the fancy goldfish. Add space for each extra fish.